RUBICAT Movin on UP to 40x13.50R17 Cooper Discoverer STT Pro M/T Tires

Gonna be getting these in 37 once my KM2's wear out. They have 30k on them and still have around half tread left. It took me 5 years to get that far so at that rate it'll take me another 4-5 years...haha.
 
With all that said, all I have to do now is find some time break down a set of bead lock wheels and install Rubicat's new shoes! :icon_crazy:[/QUOTE]


Awesome new shoes! It's crazy how much bigger a 3" difference looks!

What tool have you found is best to break the bead when you are changing the tire on beadlocks?



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RESURECTIONJK said:
Super stoked to see Rubicat getting upgrades. We ran some trails in Moab last week with JJK and his baddass JKU running these in a 40 and I was really impressed.
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I totally agree, they hook up great - so much better than a lot of other tires I've run in the past especially in a place like Moab.

rumblebee3 said:
Those look awesome! Do you think they will be coming out with a 20" rim version?
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For a 40? I honestly don't know. Well before they were released, Cooper did ask my opinion about wheel size and I did let them know that 20 would be a better fit but everyone is running 17's these days. They do offer a 20 for the 37's.

ob_tj said:
Wow the 40s look huge next to the 37s! Excited to see them mounted up!
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notnalc68 said:
That's just short of amazing. Don't throw out your back mounting those monsters! [emoji13]
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MR.Ty said:
Those look freaking awesome! I cannot wait to seem them installed but from what I read about bead locks I do not envy the job ahead of you. :crazyeyes:
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Seems like Cindy and or I have been breaking down and installing beadlocks a lot lately but it never gets easier or fun. But, you do what ya gotta do when you want to run new tires :crazyeyes:

Clifford33 said:
SWEET!! Man I'm in need of tires soon and I'm loving the coopers.
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longarmwj said:
Sweet! I'll be due for a set of tires here soon. The Coopers are number one on my list!
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Honestly, you won't be disappointed with these Coopers :yup:

cozdude said:
Can't wait to see what the SAI and tire scrub looks like with the combo of the new knuckles, wheels, and the 40's!!!
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Well, the XD60 with PRO 1550's are made for 40's so it should be a good fit :cool:
 
JKRay said:
Awesome!! Those tires look so big compared to 37s. Can't wait to see them installed
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Gadget said:
The last picture in the first post, that tire makes the spare look like it belongs on a go-cart.
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:cheesy: We do have a few miles on our 37's but these new 40's really do look a LOT bigger. :crazyeyes:

jesse3638 said:
Gonna be getting these in 37 once my KM2's wear out. They have 30k on them and still have around half tread left. It took me 5 years to get that far so at that rate it'll take me another 4-5 years...haha.
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BFG's do wear like iron!

FuriousDz said:
Awesome!!! knew it was only a matter of time :thumb:
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They were always in the works and yes, it was just a matter of time before Rubicat got up on 40's :yup:

wjtstudios said:
Awesome new shoes! It's crazy how much bigger a 3" difference looks!

What tool have you found is best to break the bead when you are changing the tire on beadlocks?
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You mean separate the tire from the wheel? Ideally, finding a shop that will do it for you is the best bet but in a pinch, a couple of long screw drivers or small pry bars and a bucket works will get the job done.

Judesign said:
Congrats! Gotta feel good that rubicat is set up for 40s to begin with.
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Well, she wasn't always set for 40's but she definitely is now :yup:

OverlanderJK said:
Congrats on the 40's! She's all grown up.
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Well, she's ready to grow up but probably won't be there till this weekend :crazyeyes:
 
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So far I really like mine as well. Haven't had the chance to try them off road yet but I'm amazed by the ride quality of a tire that size on road.


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Question. Do you adjust your coil overs, when you go that much larger? Can't you raise the height? Excuse me if that sounds silly, but I don't know much about coil overs.


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